Council Meeting

Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for February 4, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the January 21, 2026, Budget Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that Oxford County's Speed Management and Road Safety Review Presentation (2025) be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that the 2026 Adjustments & Tax Rate Calculation be received as information; and further, That Council directs staff to draft a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required for 2026 for Township purposes, as presented.

Be it hereby resolved that the specific correspondence item be received as information; and further, That Council directs staff to prepare a letter based on the template provided by North Grenville, Merrickville-Wolford Village OPP Detachment Board, to be forwarded to the relevant Ministries and the Premier of Ontario.

Be it hereby resolved that the general correspondence items be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report FC-25-21 be received as information. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-01 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim advise Oxford County that the Township supports a two year extension of draft approval for the plan of subdivision submitted by 2498298 Ontario Ltd. (SB 22-09- 1), for lands described as Lots 82-87, 95-98, Part Lot 99, Plan 99, Parts of Elgin Street, Church Street, Wonham Street, Part Lot 12, Concession 1, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, to March 22, 2028 to provide additional time to register the plan of subdivision.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-02 be received as information.

Whereas Oxford County has advanced project works related to the Plattsville municipal drinking water system within its 2026 capital plan, reflecting continued collaboration with the Township of Blandford-Blenheim on local water infrastructure priorities; and, Whereas Council continues to receive feedback from residents and businesses regarding the documented hardness of the Plattsville municipal water supply, which, while an aesthetic concern, has ongoing negative impacts on plumbing, fixtures, and day-to-day water use; and, Whereas the Township acknowledges that the Plattsville drinking water system continues to meet all applicable provincial regulatory standards and that the water is safe for consumption; and, Whereas Council recognizes that there may be potential efficiencies in considering any feasible measures to address water hardness in coordination with the capital works that are now scheduled; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council respectfully request that Oxford County explore whether any additional or complementary measures may be feasible to mitigate the impacts of water hardness in the Plattsville system; and further, That any findings, options, or considerations arising from this review be reported to County Council for consideration, with the Township advised of the outcome as appropriate.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 5:12 p.m. to discuss: A. CAO-26-01, A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality [s. 239 (2)(c)] Re: Land Transfer; B. CAO-26-02, A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality [s. 239 (2)(c)] Re: Land Transfer; C. CAO-26-03, Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality [s. 239 (2)(e)] Re: Legal Matters; and D. CAO-26-04, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose [s. 239 (2)(f)] Re: Legal Advice.

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that By-law 2532-2026, Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, be read a first and second time.

Be it hereby resolved that By-law 2532-2026, Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, be read a third and final time.

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 5:40 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.